1st Hip Isolation Exercise - Matt Mattox Jazz Dance Technique - with Bob Boross

Bob Boross demonstrates the "1st Hip Isolation with Coordinated Arm Movements" exercise from the Matt Mattox Freestyle Jazz Dance Technique. This exercise is great for gaining control of the movements of the hips, along with developing coordination with the tricky accompanying arm patterns of movement.
In this series titled "Monday Mattox," Bob teaches a new Mattox technique exercise every Monday.
Matt Mattox is one of the pioneers of jazz dance, and his known for his extensive career dancing in movie musicals, on Broadway, television shows, his choreography for Broadway and concert dance companies, and his "freestyle jazz dance technique."
Bob Boross was associated with Matt Mattox for over twenty years as a student, dancer in his choreography, and as Matt's biographer. Bob teaches the Mattox technique throughout the country in guest residencies, workshops, and university dance courses.
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[@dorisbest7580]

Super chanel! I am not a dancer ,mind it :-) ,but use yput tutorials just to get into a better mood and add fun to my daily joint mobility exercises ,e real treat for a better coordination and improves brain activity . Thanks a lot for your wonderful tutorials.

[@Jtrrdc]

What age would you start teaching this?
Also great video! I am hoping to pass this on to our students xx

[@bboross]

Jenny S It depends on the level of the student, but I’ve taught this to age 11-12 and up. You could do just the hips without the arms, too, for a slightly younger age.

[@Jtrrdc]

@@bboross Great thank you :D xx